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Georgia Military College’s Ethics Bowl teams traveled to Ehiram, Utah to participate in the National Ethics Bowl and competed against colleges from across the Unites States. COURTESY OF GMC

Georgia Military College’s Ethics Bowl teams traveled to Ehiram, Utah to participate in the National Ethics Bowl and competed against colleges from across the Unites States. COURTESY OF GMC

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GMC earns second place in national Ethics Bowl

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Georgia Military College (GMC) hosted an on-campus Ethics Bowl competition last month and two teams advanced to the Ethics Bowl competition Nov. 26 at Snow College in Ephiram, Utah.Vice President of Junior College Academics Dr.
Chrissssssssss the snake is one of the few sculptures decorated with lights to serve as an archway for visitors to walk under. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Chrissssssssss the snake is one of the few sculptures decorated with lights to serve as an archway for visitors to walk under. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Lockerly Arboretum and Forest Forms light up

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Lockerly Arboretum is decorated in a festive glow for the holiday season and invites everyone to view Lockerly in Lights before they leave Dec. 21.Lockerly in Lights runs every Thursday through Saturday night. Thursdays are drive-thru only from 6-9 p.m.
MGC brings holiday joy with bouquets

MGC brings holiday joy with bouquets

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MGC brings holiday joy with bouquets

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Milledgeville Garden Club members gathered to share their love of beauty with tenants of five local nursing homes. Pictured above are some of the 50 club members spreading holiday cheer.
Harold Lawrence made this creation in 2005 and called it “The Lost Wood.” | GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Harold Lawrence made this creation in 2005 and called it “The Lost Wood.” | GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Harold Lawrence's wood-working hobby

Greenberry Moore
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
When Harold Lawrence is not at his computer working on another novel, you can find him working on one of many woodworking projects in his well-equipped backyard shop.The former church minister explained he initially got involved in the venture after visiting a friend in LaGrange.
Professor Laurie Peebles and Dr. Stephanie Jett, front center, speak to the audience Tuesday night at the “Sights and Sounds” performance. SAVANNAH GREENE/COURTESY OF GCSU

Professor Laurie Peebles and Dr. Stephanie Jett, front center, speak to the audience Tuesday night at the “Sights and Sounds” performance. SAVANNAH GREENE/COURTESY OF GCSU

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Veterans cope, move forward through GCSU research partnership

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Stacks of pill bottles, a father and daughter, paratroopers jumping from planes, these were some of the pictures on exhibit giving campus and community a glimpse into the lives of veterans.The immersive gallery and live-music performance Nov.
Baldwin honors fallen heroes at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Baldwin honors fallen heroes at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

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Baldwin honors fallen heroes at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Morris-Little Post 6 American Legion Family, Northside Baptist Church, and friends placed flags Nov. 17 at the headstones of the Fall Heroes. More than 30volunteers placed 4,062 Flags in just over an hour.
Learning in Retirement honors veterans

Learning in Retirement honors veterans

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Learning in Retirement honors veterans

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Learning in Retirement honored veterans Nov. 15 at its monthly meeting. The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented quilts to six Learning in Retirement member veterans. Board Member/Media Coordinator with Middle Georgia Honor Flight Ben Sandifer (right) was the guest speaker.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Submit your events to bb@bbnews.todaySee more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINNOV. 21 DEC.
GWVH resident celebrates 100th birthday

GWVH resident celebrates 100th birthday

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GWVH resident celebrates 100th birthday

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
United States Merchant Marine veteran Truett Elton celebrated his 100th birthday Nov. 12 at the Georgia War Veterans Home. Elton recieved 308 birthday cards by the end of his birthday from many different individuals and organizations.

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Putnam Reads fall fundraiser continues

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The United States is facing a literacy crisis, now ranking 36th in literacy among 184 countries, according to the 2024 World Population Review, and a recent Digest of Education Statistics report said that 66% of 4th-grade students in Georgia were not proficient at reading.
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